What we look for
Established, local, profitable.
Ojenta buys established, local, profitable businesses. Here's what that means in practice.
Tell us about your businessAcquisition criteria
Established
A track record and a customer base built over years.
Local
Rooted in its community.
Profitable
A business that already works today.
- Established: a track record of steady operations over many years
- Local: rooted in its community, with a reputation customers know
- Profitable: consistent profitability, shown by records that can be reviewed in diligence
- Recurring or repeat work: service agreements, maintenance customers, or loyal repeat clients
- A team in place: skilled employees who can carry the work forward
- An owner ready for transition: someone open to sharing know-how with a successor
- Size range: typically $1 million to $10 million in annual revenue
- Licenses in good standing, where the trade requires them
Industries of interest
Electrical
Licensed electrical contractors serving homes, builders and businesses. Many are owner-led shops with skilled crews and long customer relationships, which makes for a natural succession to a new local leader.
Plumbing
Residential and light-commercial plumbing companies with service and repair work. Everyday demand, licensed technicians and loyal local customers make these businesses well suited to continuity under new local leadership.
HVAC
Heating and cooling contractors with installation, repair and maintenance-agreement customers. Steady seasonal service and trained technicians fit Ojenta's goal of keeping the team and name intact.
Pest control
Pest control and termite services with route-based, recurring customers. Repeat visits and long relationships with homeowners and property managers give these businesses the stability Ojenta looks for.
Commercial painting
Painting contractors serving property managers, homeowner associations, apartment communities and commercial buildings. Ongoing repaint and maintenance relationships can provide repeat work a new leader can build on.
Septic and generator service
Septic pumping, inspection and repair, and standby generator installation and maintenance. Both are essential, often recurring services, especially in rural and storm-prone areas, where local trust matters.
Roofing
Roofing contractors with repair, replacement and inspection work for homes and commercial buildings. Warranty and maintenance relationships, and the trust that comes with years of sound work, carry over to a new local leader.
Landscaping and tree care
Lawn, landscape and tree services with seasonal contracts for homeowners, property managers and businesses. Route-based, recurring work and steady crews make these businesses well suited to continuity.
Fire protection and security
Fire alarm, sprinkler, extinguisher and security system companies with required inspections and monitoring. Regular, often code-required service keeps customers coming back year after year.
Commercial cleaning
Janitorial and specialty cleaning for offices, schools, medical buildings and facilities. Contracted, recurring service and an experienced team are the business, which makes keeping the team central.
Water well and treatment
Well drilling, pump service and water treatment for homes and farms. Essential service, repeat maintenance and deep local knowledge make these businesses hard to replace in their communities.
Garage doors
Garage door installation, repair and service for homes and businesses. Steady repair demand and a strong local reputation give a new leader a dependable base to build on.
Usually not a fit
- Startups or businesses without a multi-year operating history
- Businesses that depend entirely on the owner, with no team in place
- Businesses without records that can be reviewed in diligence
- Single-project or one-time-sale businesses with little repeat work
- Owners who want to leave with no transition period